How do I know if I am a Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CE-SQG) or a regulated generator?
The Department of Ecology lays out guidelines for businesses and entities to be classified as CES-SQG, which may allow these businesses to use the moderate risk waste facility to dispose of their mercury containing products. In general, a business is classified as a Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (SQG) if it creates less than 220 pounds of hazardous waste a month and never accumulates more than 2,200 pounds annually, although certain more dangerous hazardous wastes can prohibit a business from being classified even if they do not create more than 220 pounds of hazardous waste. More information on EPA’s CE-SQG classification is available from the Department of Ecology. Businesses should consult with the Department of Ecology to determine their classification. A business is classified as a regulated generator if it the limits exceed the limits for a small quantity generator or produce certain hazardous wastes. Large businesses must arrange for proper disposal through a haz
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